Contents
Prologue 3
Pere Peter Julian Eymard 23
The Priests' Eucharistic League 31
The Hour of Adoration 32
The People's Eucharistic League (Archconfraternity of Perpetual Adoration) 33
Virtues of Pere Eymard 33
Method of Adoration According to the Four Ends of Sacrifice 38
First Quarter of an Hour — Adoration 38
Second Quarter of an Hour — Thanksgiving 40
Third Quarter of an Hour — Reparation 42
Fourth Quarter of an Hour — Prayer 44
Visits to Jesus in the Tabernacle 46
How often ought we to Visit Jesus in the Tabernacle 53
Spiritual Communion 56
An Act of Spiritual Communion 56
St. Thomas Aquinas on Spiritual Communion 57
St. Alphonsus on Spiritual Communion 59
A Short Act of Spiritual Communion 60
How to Employ the Hour of Adoration and the Time of Our Visit to Jesus in the Tabernacle most Profitably 61
Acts of Adoration, Love, and Thanksgiving 62
Acts of Reparation 63
Reparation for Ourselves 64
Reparation for Others 65
Acts of Petition 66
Pious Reflections 70
Resolutions 70
Acts and Prayers to be Said at Each Visit Recourse to the Holy Ghost to Invoke His Aid
Veni Sancte Spiritus
Adoration
Another Act of Adoration
Ejaculations
Thanksgiving 76
Acts of Adoration and Especially Thanksgiving 76
Tantum Ergo 78
Other Acts of Thanksgiving 80
Reparation 82
An Act of Reparation to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Contained in the Adorable Sacrament 84
Ejaculation to the Sacred Heart 87
Petition 87
An Act of Admiration of the Divine Goodness, and of Imploring Graces for Ourselves 87
Act of Petition for the Same Graces for Our Neighbor 91
Act of Recommendation to Jesus in behalf of the Holy Souls in Purgatory 93
Prayers for the Church, Ruling Powers, etc., in the United States 94
Prayer for the Priesthood 96
Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Mother, Model, and Advocate 97
Sub tuum Presidium 99
Prayer to St. Joseph 101
Prayer to the Holy Ghost 101
Prayers for the Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Ghost 102
Spiritual Communion 104
Prayer for the Short Visit to the Blessed Sacrament 105
Visit I Jesus in the Tabernacle Emmanuel: God with Us 107
Considerations 107
Fruit of the Visit 113
Eucharistic Gems 114
Visit II Jesus in the Tabernacle our Merciful Saviour 115
Considerations 115
Fruit of the Visit 119
Aspiration 120
Eucharistic Gems 120
Visit III Jesus in the Tabernacle our Friend 121
Considerations 121
Fruit of the Visit 126
Eucharistic Gems 127
Jesus Our True Friend 127
Visit IV Jesus in the Tabernacle oxjb King 129
Considerations 129
Fruit of the Visit 184
Aspiration 134
Encharistic Gems 135
O Jesus! King Most Wonderful 185
Visit V Jesus in the Tabernacle our Physician 136
Considerations 136
Fruit of the Visit 140
Aspiration 140
Eucharistic Gems 141
Visit VI Jesus in the Tabernacle our Good Shepherd 142
Considerations 142
Fruit of the Visit 145
Aspiration 146
Eucharistic Gems 146
Visit VII Jesus in the Tabernacle our Divine Master 147
Considerations 147
Fruit of the Visit 150
Eucharistic Gems 151
Within Thy Sacred Heart 151
Visit VIII Jesus in the Tabernacle our Judge. 153
Considerations 153
Fruit of the Visit 157
Aspiration 157
Eucharistic Gems 157
Visit IX Jesus in the Tabernacle our Hidden God 159
Considerations 159
Fruit of the Visit 163
Aspiration 164
Eucharistic Gems 164
Peace, be Still 1 164
Legenda 164
The Blessed Sacrament in the Catacombs 164
Legend of St. Xystus, P M 166
Legend of St. Tarcisius 167
Visit X Jesus in the Tabernacle our Consolation 169
Considerations 169
Fruit of the Visit 172
Eucharistic Gems 173
Visit XI Jesus in the Tabernacle our Help in all Necessities 174
Considerations 175
Fruit of the Visit 178
Aspiration 179
Eucharistic Gems 179
Visit XII Jesus in the Tabernacle and the Mystery of Faith 180
Considerations 181
Fruit of the Visit 183
Eucharistic Gems 184
Adoro te Devote Latens Deitas 184
Visit XIII Jesus in the Tabernacle our Hope, our Confidence 186
Considerations 186
Fruit of the Visit 190
Aspiration 191
Eucharistic Gems 191
Visit XIV Jesus in the Tabernacle Our Love 192
Considerations 192
Fruit of the Visit 195
Aspiration 196
Eucharistic Gems 196
Four Visions of St. Mechtilde 196
Anima Mia Che Fai? 198
Visit XV Jesus in the Tabernacle a Model of Poverty, Humiliation, and Self-Denial 200
Considerations 200
Fruit of the Visit 203
Aspiration 204
Eucharistic Gems 204
Heart of Jesus, Hear! 205
St. Felix of Cantalice, Brother "Deo Gratias" 205
Visit XVI Jesus in the Tabernacle a Model of Obedience, Meekness, and Mortification 207
Considerations 207
Fruit of the Visit 211
Eucharistic Gems 211
To Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament 212
Visit XVII Jesus in the Tabernacle a Model of Purity 213
Considerations 213
Fruit of the Visit 216
Eucharistic Gems 216
Anima Ckristi Sanctificame 217
Visit XVI II Jesus in the Tabernacle and the Holy Ghost 218
Considerations 218
Fruit of tlie Visit 223
Aspiration 224
Eucharistic Gems 224
Horse de Sancto Sacramento 224
Veni Creator Spiritus 226
Origin of the Church of the Holy Ghost at Slavings, in Moravia 227
Visit XIX Jesus in the Tabernacle and His Most Sacred Heart 230
Considerations 230
Act of Reparation and Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus 234
Fruit of the Visit 235
Eucharistic Gems 236
Promises of Our Lord to Bl Margaret Mary 236
Hymn to the Sacrei Heart in the Blessed Sacrament 237
Visit XX Jesus in the Tabernacle and His Most Precious Blood 239
Chaplet of the Precious Blood 239
Fruit of the Visit 246
Eucharistic Gems 246
Ejaculation 247
The Eucharistic Pelican 247
Invocations to the Precious Blood 248
Devout Aspirations 249
Visit XXI Jesus in the Tabernacle "The Memorial" 251
Considerations 252
Fruit of the Visit 258
Aspiration 258
Eucharistic Gems 259
Petitions to Jesus Crucified 259
O the Mystery! 260
Visit XXII Jesus in the Tabernacle and the Prayer and Agony in the Garden — "The Holy Hour
The "Holy Hour" in the Gospel 261
Considerations 262
Fruit of the Visit 270
Aspiration 271
Eucharistic Gems 271
Adoro te Devote Latens Deitas 271
Visit XXIII Jesus in the Tabernacle and His Sacred Passion 273
Considerations 273
Prayers to Jesus by the Merit of each Particular Pain which He Suffered in His Passion 277
Fruit of the Visit 281
Aspiration 281
Eucharistic Gems 281
Viva Viva Gesu! 282
Visit XXIV Jesus in the Tabernacle and the Blessed Virgin Mary 283
Considerations 284
Fruit of the Visit 292
Aspiration 293
Eucharistic Gems 293
The Blessed Sacrament and Our Lady 295
Visit XXV Jesus in the Tabernacle and the Angels 297
Considerations 297
Fruit of the Visit 301
Eucharistic Gems 301
St. Dominic Assisted by Angels. 303
From the Lauda Sion 304
Visit XXVI Jesus in the Tabernacle and the Saints 306
Considerations 307
Fruit of the Visit 312
Eucharistic Gems 313
St. Philip Neri 314
Jesu Dulcedo Cordium 315
Visit XXVII Jesus in the Tabernacle and the Holy Souls in Purgatory 317
Considerations 318
Fruit of the Visit 324
Eucharistic Gems 325
St. Augustine 325
Verbum Supernum Prodiens 327
Visit XXVIII Jesus in the Tabernacle and Benediction Of The Blessed Sacrament 329
Considerations 330
Legenda 336
Apparition of Our Lord in the Host 336
Apparitions in a Crucified Host 838
Miraculous Deliverance from Painful Scruples 340
Fruit of the Visit 341
Aspiration 342
Eucharistic Gems 342
Prayer for Benediction 342
Hymns for Benediction 344
O Salutaris Hostia! 344
Ave Regina Coelorum 344
Tantum Ergo Sacramentum 344
Devout Acts of Praise 345
Visit XXIX Jesus in the Tabernacle and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass 346
Considerations 346
Fruit of the Visit 360
Eucharistic Gems 361
Ave Verum Corpus Natum 362
Visit XXX Jesus in the Tabernacle : Holy
Communion and Frequent Holy Communion 363
Considerations 363
Prayer 372
Fruit of the Visit 373
Aspiration 374
Eucharistic Gems 374
Jesu Nostra Refectio 374
Visit XXXI Jesus in the Tabernacle and the
Viaticum 375
Considerations 375
Prayers for Those wbo are in Agony and for the Grace of a Happy Death 379
Words of Jesus on the Cross 379
Fruit of the Visit 386
Eucharistic Gems 387
Last Communion of St. Teresa 387
Hymn of St. Teresa 389
Miscellaneous Prayers for the Hour of Adoration and for Short Visits to the Blessed Sacrament 392
Prayer to the Most Holy Trinity for the Exaltation of the Blessed Eucharist, and for the Wants of the Church 392
Prayer to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament : An Act of Faith and Adoration 396
Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament 399
Act of Self-Accusation of Grievous Sins against Jesus 399
Act of Perfect Contrition, of Hope, and of Confidence in Jesus 401
Act of Gratitude to Jesus 404
Act of Love to Jesus 406
Act of Offering to Jesus of His own Sacred Heart 408
An Act of Protestation to Imitate Jesus in the Divine Sacrament 410
An Act of Consecration and Reparation to the Sacred Heart 411
An Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart for the First Friday 412
An Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus 414
A Universal Prayer for All Things Necessary to Salvation 415
Acts of Conformity with the Will of God 417
A Prayer for Final Perseverance 418
Prayer to be Preserved from Sudden and Unforeseen Death 419
Short Indulgenced Prayers Applicable also to the Souls in Purgatory 420
Visits to the Blessed Sacramznt in Honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 424
Acts of Devout Affection to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, and to His Most Sacred Heart 426
The Crown or Chaplet of the Blessed Sacrament 427
Devotion to the Holy Ghost 435
Novena to the Holy Ghost in Preparation for the Feast of Pentecost 435
Humble Supplication to the Holy Ghost 436
Prayers to obtain the Seven Gifts of the Holy Ghost 438
1 To obtain the Gift of the Fear of the Lord 438
2 To obtain the Gift of Piety 438
3 To obtain the Gift of Knowledge 439
4 To obtain the Gift of Fortitude 439
5 To obtain the Gift of Counsel 439
6 To obtain the Gift of Understanding 440
7 To obtain the Gift of Wisdom 440
Meditations on the Holy Ghost 440
1 Love is a Fire that Inflames the Heart 440
Affections and Prayers 442
2 Love is a Light that Enlightens the Soul 443
Affections and Prayers 444
3 Love is a Fountain that Satisfies 445
Affections and Prayers 446
4 Love is Dew which Fertilizes 447
Affections and Prayers 448
5 Love is Repose that Refreshes 449
Affections and Prayers 450
6 Love is the Virtue which gives us Strength 450
Affections and Prayers 451
7 Love causes God to Dwell in our Souls 452
Affections and Prayers 454
8 Love is a Bond which Binds 454
Affections and Prayers 456
9 Love is a Treasure Containing every Good 456
Affections and Prayers 458
10 On the Means of Loving God and of Becoming a Saint 459
Affections and Prayers 460
GENERAL PRAYERS AND DEVOTIONS
Morning Devotions 468
Adoration and Gratitude 463
Good Intention 464
Act of Faith 464
Act of Hope 465
Act of Charity 465
Psalm LXII 466
Prayer to the Guardian Angel 466
Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus 467
Prayer for Grace to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament 468
0 Jesu, Vivens in Maria 468
Salve Regina 468
Morning Hymn 469
Evening Devotions 470
Short Lesson for Compline 471
Confiteor 471
Contrition 472
Psalm XI 472
Prayer for a Happy Death 473
Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary 474
Sub Tuum Praesidiuni 474
Prayer to Mary for the Grace of the Last Sacraments 475
Prayer to St. Joseph 475
De Profundis 475
Prayer to Jesus in the Tabernacle 476
Evening Hymn 477
A Rule of Ltfe 478
The Means of Arriving at the Interior and Perfect Life 481
The Week Sanctified 482
Consecration of the Whole Month 482
Devotions for Every Day in the Week 484
Sunday — A Prayer to the Holy Trinity 484
Monday — A Prayer for the Souls in Purgatory 485
Tuesday — A Prayer to Our Guardian Angel 486
Wednesday — A Prayer to St. Joseph 486
Thursday — A Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament 487
Friday — Prayer to Our Suffering Jesus 488
Saturday — Prayer of St. Francis de Sales to the Blessed Virgin 489
Devotions for Mass 491
A Method of Assisting at the Holy Sacrifice by folowing the Ordinary of the Mass 491
A Method of Hearing Mass by Way of Meditation on the Passion 510
A Method of Assisting at Mass for the Souls in Purgatory 519
A Method of Assisting at Mass in Honor of the Blessed Sacrament 533
Devotions for Confession 557
Before Confession 557
Act of Adoration 557
Examination of Conscience 553
Prayer for the Examination 558
Offering of the Examination 558
The Ten Commandments of God 560
The Six Precepts of the Church 560
The Seven Deadly Sins, and Opposite Virtues 561 Motives of Contrition 561
1 Greatness and Sanctity of God 561
An Act of Contrition 561
2 The Benefits of God 562
An Act of Contrition 562
3 The Presence of God : Judgment and Hell 563
An Act of Contrition 563
The Best Contrition 564
After Confession 565
Special Devotions for Holy Communion 566
Before Holy Communion 566
Prayer for Help 566
Act of Faith 566
Act of Charity 566
Act of Humility 566
Act of Sorrow 566
Act of Adoration 567
Act of Love and Desire 567
Receiving Holy Communion 567
After Holy Communion 567
Act of Faith 567
Act of Hope 567
Act of Adoration 567
Act of Humility 568
Act of Love 568
Act of Thanksgiving 568
Act of Offering 568
Prayer for Yourself 568
Prayer for Others 569
Prayer of St. Ignatius after Communion 569
An Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart 570
Resolutions 571
Exercises for Holy Communion 572
Preparation for Communion 572
Acts before Communion 574
Act of Faith 574
Act of Confidence 575
Act of Love 575
Act of Humility 576
Act of Contrition 577
Act of Desire 577
Thanksgiving after Communion 578
Acts after Communion 580
Act of Faith 580
Act of Welcome 580
Act of Thanksgiving 581
Act of Oblation. 582
Act of Petition 583
Memento of the Living 584
Memento of the Dead 584
Final Reflections, Acts, and Petitions 585
A Petition to Overcome your Faults 586
A Special Request 588
An Act of Praise 590
Promises and Resolutions to be made after Confession or Holy Communion 591
General Promises and Resolutions 591
Promises to be made by Frequent and Daily Communicants 593
Litanies Approved by the Church 598
Litany of the Holy Name of Jesus 598
Litany of the Blessed Virgin 602
Litany of the Saints 604
The Holy Rosary » 615
Mysteries of the Holy Rosary 617
Eucharistic Rosary 618
Various Prayers 625
To the Infant Jesus Asking for Our Heart. 625
Indulgenced Prayer to the Holy Name of Mary 626
Dedication of One's Self to Mary 626
Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help 627
Prayer to Mary the Tenderest of Mothers 628
Prayer to the Immaculate Heart of Mary 629
An Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Mary 630
Novena to St. Joseph 630
The Seven Sorrows and Seven Joys of St. Joseph 630
Responsory of St. Anthony of Padua 633
Prayer to the Angel Guardian 635
Prayer to St. Michael de Santi 635

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